Velden Engineering (U.K.)

VELDEN ENGINEERING (U.K.) LTD is a well-established UK-based contract manufacturer, founded in 1973, providing comprehensive precision engineering solutions. The company operates on a significant scale, offering a broad spectrum of manufacturing services.

Velden's extensive capabilities encompass advanced processes such as CNC machining, turning, laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, welding to ASME 1X standard, and waterjet machining. They work with a diverse range of materials including stainless steels, duplex, monel, titanium, hastelloy, cast iron, aluminium/bronze, copper, and aluminium. Their state-of-the-art equipment supports large parts machining, with 5-axis CNC bed milling on machines up to 6 meters and vertical boring capabilities. Velden serves a wide array of demanding sectors, including Power Distribution, Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Defence, Nuclear, Motorsport, Rail, Medical & Pharmaceutical, Semiconductor, Fluid Handling, Automotive, Aerospace, Data Centres, Environmental, and General OEMs.

The company demonstrates a strong commitment to quality and innovation, evidenced by their "Supplier Of The Year" award from Cummins Group EMEA. Velden is actively pursuing Industry 4.0 smart factory status, utilizing advanced IT systems and their proprietary 'Vmans' ERP software for live machine monitoring and KPI dashboards. They also prioritize employee development, with a significant portion of their workforce being apprentice-trained, and have a strong focus on environmental responsibility through energy efficiency investments and waste management programs. Project highlights include developing battery busbars for Formula E, managing production outsourcing for clients like NSK, and implementing logistics solutions for Alstom.